EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin lightening cream “White Secret Lightening body cream” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/03140/23
Summary
The product contains hydroquinone (measured value: 4.07% by weight) which is forbidden in cosmetic products. Hydroquinone can cause allergic contact dermatitis and serious eye damage. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation
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Product
Skin lightening cream
- Name / model
- White Secret Lightening body cream
- Batch number(s)
- 0636
- Barcode
- 6028050090257
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Skin lightening cream, 140 ml.
What is the risk?
- The product contains hydroquinone (measured value: 4.07% by weight) which is forbidden in cosmetic products. Hydroquinone can cause allergic contact dermatitis and serious eye damage. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 07/12/2023
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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